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Great News for UK #CommunityBusiness, #Co-ops, #Cooperatives, #CommunityBenefitSociety

Empowering and expanding the #SocialEconomy
comshares.bsky.social Community Shares Unit @comshares.bsky.social · Mar 5
🙌 Great news for community business – the #ComShares Booster Fund is extending its support for community share offers, with a new tranche of funding: £360,000 for match equity investment and £200,000 for development grants. 🔎 Find out more: buff.ly/4i8dXr4 #CommunityBusiness #CommunityShares
Bramley Baths in Leeds
March 5, 2025 at 4:54 PM
titaniumtea.bsky.social
#FreeComicBookDay
#CommunityBusiness
@anyonecomics.bsky.social #MiniCon
#LCS
@gregandelysee.bsky.social
@rpdub.bsky.social
@mkupperman.bsky.social

This Saturday!
anyonecomics.bsky.social Anyone Comics @anyonecomics.bsky.social · Apr 30
Free Comic Bok Day is this Saturday May 3rd (and Sunday for us, as well).
It's a good opportunity to get acquainted with all the stores in your county, and businesses in your neighborhoods.
Our store will be hosting some great artists, including @rpdub.bsky.social and @mkupperman.bsky.social
Free Comic Book Day May 3rd Michael Kupperman as a featured artist on free Comic Book day Greg Anderson Elysèe as a featured creator on free Comic Book day Sarou Armstrong as a featured creator on free Comic Book day. His book, stop reading comics, get a job
April 30, 2025 at 2:30 PM
richardhull54.bsky.social
Assets of community value - music halls, swimming pools, local energy utilities - should be owned by the community.
The #Co-operative Party is showing the way.
#CommunityBusiness
#CommunityOwnership
#CommunityAssets
coopparty.party.coop Co-operative Party @coopparty.party.coop · Jun 16
Settle is pioneering a community-first approach – but it shouldn't be the exception.

We visited Settle with @davidskaith.bsky.social to see the difference putting your community first makes.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-45...
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June 16, 2025 at 2:26 PM
powertochange.org.uk
🙌 Great news for community business – the #ComShares Booster Fund is extending its support for community share offers, with a new tranche of funding: £360,000 for match equity investment and £200,000 for development grants. 🔎 Find out more: buff.ly/WoYJqHQ #CommunityBusiness #CommunityShares
March 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM
hometownbiz.bsky.social
#SmallBizLove #ShopSmall #LocalBusiness #SupportSmall #SmallBusinessOwner #Artisan #CommunityBusiness #WomenOwnedBusiness
February 10, 2025 at 3:16 PM
coopnews.bsky.social
As Community Shares Scotland programme passes tenth anniversary, a report from @democraticfinance.bsky.social shows it has supported 70 share offers collectively raising £21.8m from over 21,468 investor members.

#coops #communitybusiness

www.thenews.coop/marking-a-de...
March 13, 2026 at 9:50 AM
pauljthinks.bsky.social
A big shout out for the community café in St Helens Church Wheathampstead which welcomed us on our walk on Saturday. Also the lovely Crinkle Crankle community garden behind the church. #communitybusiness @powertochange.org.uk
February 16, 2026 at 9:22 AM
cooperativesuk.bsky.social
📖 The report also announces the next chapter, with a new dedicated investment fund for community shares launching later this year. 🤩

🔎 Read the report 👉️ buff.ly/z2bOJJj

#Comshares #CommunityOwnership #Coops #CommunityBusiness #BenComms
August 6, 2026 at 7:45 AM
coopnews.bsky.social
As Labour looks to mayors to drive growth through local plans, @powertochange.org.uk says #socialeconomy, #coops and #communitybusiness are crucial if all are to benefit - and it's released a 10-lesson report for local authorities
Social economy is crucial to local growth, says Power to Change
The community business organisation has set out ten practical lessons for councils looking for inclusive growth
www.thenews.coop
June 5, 2025 at 3:01 PM
mentalhealthscot.land
We're in The ESES Communities Social Business Directory! 🎉
A fantastic resource showcasing social enterprises & CICs across Edinburgh, Fife, the Borders & Lothians. Connect with values-driven partners today!
📖 Explore here: cwb.esescommunities.org/soc...
#SocialEnterprise #CommunityBusiness
Social Business Directory
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July 10, 2025 at 9:41 PM
comshares.bsky.social
🙌 Great news for community business – the #ComShares Booster Fund is extending its support for community share offers, with a new tranche of funding: £360,000 for match equity investment and £200,000 for development grants. 🔎 Find out more: buff.ly/4i8dXr4 #CommunityBusiness #CommunityShares
Bramley Baths in Leeds
March 5, 2025 at 2:05 PM
cooperativesuk.bsky.social
🔎 See our latest news story for more info about both funds: buff.ly/WoYJqHQ

#CommunityBusiness #ComShares #CommunityShares #SocialInvestment #Cooperatives #CommunityOwned #LowCarbon #EcoFriendly #Sustainability #EnvironmentallyFriendly
buff.ly
March 5, 2025 at 1:01 PM
goodfinanceuk.bsky.social
💪 Learn how community shares are transforming local investment by empowering individuals to become shareholders and decision-makers in their communities.

🔗 Click here >> buff.ly/OBX5Iwt

#CommunityShares #communitybusiness
May 2, 2025 at 3:03 PM
coopnews.bsky.social
UK #CommunityShares Booster Fund gets extra £560k from Access Fund for Social Investment for allocation by @cooperativesuk.bsky.social and @coopfinance.bsky.social and extending it past end of 2025

#coops #communitybusiness #IYC2025
Community Shares Booster Fund extended past end of year
Access - the Foundation for Social Investment has added £560k to the Community Shares Booster Fund, for allocation by Co-operatives UK and CCF
www.thenews.coop
March 7, 2025 at 3:38 PM
goodfinanceuk.bsky.social
Is debt worth the risk for social impact?

Romanah from Eloquent Dance shares her experience of taking on repayable finance and what it has unlocked for their organisation.

🎥Watch the full video here: www.goodfinance.org.uk/case-studies...

#charity #socialenterprise #communitybusiness
July 31, 2026 at 2:42 PM
coopnews.bsky.social
Nominations are open for the 2025 Rural Community Business Awards, organised by @plunkettuk.bsky.social

#coops #communitybusiness
Plunkett UK opens nominations for Rural Community Business Awards
Nominations are open for Plunkett UK's 2025 Rural Community Business Awards, sponsored by Lands Improvement
www.thenews.coop
March 20, 2025 at 2:12 PM
cooperativesuk.bsky.social
✨ Applications for the 2025 Social Enterprise Awards are now open. If you're a co-operative or community business trading for social good, this could be your chance to shine...

🚨 Applications close July 7.

Apply now 👉 buff.ly/ZCiEg5v
#SocEntAwards #Coops #CommunityBusiness
A business accepting an award at the UK Social Enterprise Awards. Text reads 'Enter Now'!
June 3, 2025 at 8:02 AM
plunkettuk.bsky.social
Q&A Time! 🗣️

In this interview-style blog, our Impact Officer, George Ogier, reflects on his first year in the role & shares key insights from his experience so far. 💬

Read the full interview > https://plunkett.co.uk/driving-community-impact/

#Impact #CommunityBusiness
A graphic to promote a blog. Atop a green background in the top left corner is the Plunkett UK logo in white. Below is an icon of a computer with a pencil in it and text: 'Blog: Driving Community Impact' and below the text is an icon of a speech bubble. To the right of the graphic is a picture of speakers sat on a panel with a TV screen behind
July 23, 2026 at 4:04 PM
powertochange.org.uk
What's the mood across the #communitybusiness sector right now?
Explore the latest Pulse Survey results, from confidence levels to relationships with government and local impact. 👇
https://www.powertochange.org.uk/what-we-do/projects/pulse-survey/
Community Business Pulse Survey - Power to Change
Bringing partners together to champion a mixed-use, civic model where high streets are reimagined as places for local se
www.powertochange.org.uk
August 25, 2026 at 11:08 AM
downtownsurrey.bsky.social
#LocalBusiness #Marketing #SocialMediaTips #CommunityBusiness #DigitalMarketing #Entrepreneurship #SocialMediaMarketing
August 7, 2026 at 8:33 PM
coopfinance.bsky.social
👀 Are you part of an investment ready community businesses in England, looking to raise development funds through Community Shares? The Booster Fund could help you!

Read all about it here ➡️ buff.ly/MiLhwSQ

#BoosterFund #ComBiz #CommunityBusiness #ComShares
July 16, 2026 at 10:07 AM
payondash.bsky.social
Running an HVAC business means wearing many hats. But "payment enforcer" shouldn't be one of them. dash provides your clients with a modern, self-serve portal for frictionless payments—preserving your relationships so you can focus on keeping your community cool.#CommunityBusiness #HVAC
April 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM
newsramp.com
Applewood Auto Service joins Relay Hill Auto Network, preserving 50-year legacy of community-focused automotive repair while embracing innovation and modern technologies. #AutoRepair #CommunityBusiness
May 13, 2026 at 10:42 AM
newsramp.com
Relay Hill Auto acquires Arvada Square Auto, expanding Denver automotive services while preserving local brand integrity and commitment to exceptional customer care. #AutoService #CommunityBusiness
May 13, 2026 at 1:23 AM
newsramp.com
Rural King opens first Maryland store in Cumberland, bringing community-focused retail and diverse product offerings to local customers. Celebrating 60+ years of service and commitment to rural lifestyles. #RuralRetail #CommunityBusiness
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November 6, 2025 at 7:32 AM